Call for Applications: RPB / LCIF Low Vision Research Award
URL: https://www.rpbusa.org/rpb/grants-and-research/grants/grants-for-individuals/grants-for-individuals/
OBJECTIVES:
The RPB / Lions Clubs International Foundation Low Vision Research Award (LVRA) focuses on the visual system that is damaged, and seeks greater understanding of how the visual system and brain respond to severe and chronic visual loss. The award is intended to provide seed funding for high-risk / high-gain, innovative, cutting-edge research which demonstrates out-of-the-box thinking. The foundation strongly encourages interdisciplinary collaboration within the scope of the proposed research.
The LVRA will not fund evaluations of existing interventions and educational programs; epidemiological or demographic studies; or Phase III trials. Intervention development, proof of concept studies, and feasibility studies are eligible assuming the research proposal addresses one or more of the questions noted above. Phase II trials are eligible if the applicant clearly demonstrates that the LVRA budget covers the cost of the Phase II trial; or if not, the applicant needs to explain how he/she proposes to secure additional funding. The purpose of this award is to serve as a catalyst to specific lines / kinds of research not currently happening.
FUNDING INFORMATION:
$300,000, payable in two installments of $150,000 a payment with the second payment contingent upon approval of a 14-month substantive progress report.
ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS:
- Full-time department Chairs from any institution of higher education in the U.S. can nominate one candidate per department. Interim or acting Chairs cannot nominate a candidate for this award;
- Primary academic position as assistant professor through full professor;
- Candidates must provide not less than 5% effort for the proposed research;
- The proposed research cannot be funded – previously or currently – by the NEI, NIH, or other federal funders, although modest initial funding by private funders / foundations is acceptable.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The spring cycle application deadline for the Low Vision Research Award is January 10, with nomination forms due no later than December 15. Applications received without a prior nomination form will not be accepted.
- Nomination forms are due December 15;
- Candidate’s NIH-style biosketch, limited to 5 pages (this and the following are due January 10, 2024);
- Department Chair’s statement endorsing the candidate;
- Detailed scientific statement
- Budget.
For further documentation and more detailed instructions see here.
DEADLINES:
Nominations Due: Friday, December 15, 2023
Applications Due: Wednesday, January 10, 2024